Biplanes are great, don't get me wrong. I feel that all real planes have two wings. But, in the context of this forum dealing with beginners biplanes aren't something to consider. A biplane should only be flown after the pilot has some good experience behind him. Biplanes require some flying skills that simply take some time to develop. Probably the biggest on is landing. A biplane literally has to be flown right down to the ground. You can't land it like a trainer where you chop the throttle and "float" it in. If you do that with a biplane you are going to be bringing it home in a bag because you'll stall it on approach. Another problem with biplanes is perception. Because of the 2 wings of the plane it will appear "boxy" in the air. This can make it difficult to tell which way the plane is oriented at times, which can lead to a crash if you think that the plane is right side up and when it's not.

There are other things to consider as well, but this gives an idea of what we're talking about. I recommend that pilots wait until at least their 3rd or 4th plane before getting a biplane.

Ken